NOMANTU NKOMO-RALEHOKO | HIV treatment gap among young people: we can’t leave this one to chance

The Close the Gap campaign is not just another HIV awareness drive; it is a national call to action to change the narrative around HIV among young people

04 June 2025 - 04:30 By NOMANTU NKOMO-RALEHOKO

Young people across Gauteng are still being infected with HIV at worrying rates. While South Africa has made significant progress in the HIV response, adolescents and youth remain the most vulnerable population groups and the most underserved when it comes to treatment uptake and retention...

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